Re: New member w/ 2nd EP

[Guest guest]

Hello*!!!! Joanna*!!! oh I am so sorry this is going on again for you

{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}} I am sorry you had to find us under these

circumstances, but you have found a really great loving group here...we are

all about support*!!!!

cd=27

ttc 3 1/2 years. 1 pg. (ectopic Jan 99)

dx=multi-cystic ovaries (NOT PCOS)

mailto: IF@...

[Guest guest]

Dear Joanna,

Welcome to our group, although I am sorry you had to find it. I have had 3

EP's and 2 miscarriages and have had methotrexate for 2 of the ep's. I know

how hard the waiting is and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers until

you have this resolved. I know you will findcomfort and support here.

Again, I'm sorry you are going through this.

[Guest guest]

Joanna,

I had my ep last August. I was treated w/metho. I had to have two

sets of shots alos. It did work after the second set of shots. I am

32. Will be 33 next month. My dh is 39. We don;t have any kids yet.

We have been ttc 2/.5 years and that was my first pg.

I am sure you will find this group very informative. There are some

in this group who have had more than one ep. And quite a few of us

w/have had metho. It really stinks to have this happen when its your

birthday. Last year I was so excited to be pg right before my

birthday. That didn't last long.

Pam

[Guest guest]

Joanna,

I wanted to welcome you to the group and say how sorry I am that you had the

need

to find us. I know this is a group that we all wish we hadn't had the need for.

Although I have only been through the nightmare of one ep (a rupture that

resulted in the loss of my left tube) and do not have any experience w/ the

metho. there are a lot of wonderful ladies who will be able to give you some

guidance.

Best of Luck with your treatment and let us know how you are doing.

Kendall

jo4razorbacks@... wrote:

> Forgive me if I don't know all the correct lingo and abbreviations. My name

> is Joanna and on my 34th bd on Friday, Aug 11, I found out I was pg. Dr

> thought it was a mc as I had been spotting for 12 days and had what I thought

> was a period. My HCG levels were only 173 and dropped to 158 by Monday. US

> showed nothing...too early. Had D & C on Monday, but Tuesday, #'s increased

> which meant an EP...my second.

>

> My first EP was in 1993...ruptured and lost my right tube. In fall of 1996

> miscarried and April 1998, had a dear son. I thought that maybe since I had

> one child my left tube was okay and wouldn't have to go through this pain

> again....wrong...

>

> I was given an injection of Methotrexate last Tuesday, but by Fri & Mon, HCG

> was still increasing. I had a 2nd injection of M on Monday and go

> tomorrow(Fri) for my #'s again. The waiting is driving me crazy and don't

> feel I can cry in front of my son. I feel nauseous and scared. I will know

> tomorrow if the M took care of the EP or if I need surgery again.

>

> My doc delivered my son and seems concerned and good but I wonder if I should

> see an

> RE. My doctor said not to give up yet, but I don't know if I can go through

> this again. I know I am so fortunate to have my son as many of you may not

> have been able to conceive naturally, but I so would like to have 1 or 2 more

> children if possible...even if w/ IVF. My age is a concern, as I am 34 and

> my dh 40. I assume I have to wait 3 months before trying again but have so

> many ?'s and concerns.

>

> Thanks for listening and I look forward to learning from everyone here.

>

> Joanna

>

[Guest guest]

I know how devastated you feel, but it was good that you found this

site. In the 15 days since I had been diagnosed and treated for ep

(metho shot) I have taken great comfort in the support these ladies

show everyone, and the unflagging optimism. If you read the posts you

will discover that quite a few are pg, so there is hope.

As I said, I had metho shot a little over 2w ago. A week after the

shot, my hcg levels were substantially higher than on the day of the

shot. But two days later the levels were lower. I had blood again

drawn today, but I won't know until tomorrow whether the levels are

falling still. I know how excruciating the wait is... You are probably

also experiencing lots of pains and twinges in the side, and I know

how worrisome those are. Listen to your body, but don't panic

unnecessarily. My worst pains were last Tue, two weeks after the shot.

Drop me a line (lerman@...) if you want to compare notes. Here is

to fast recovery!

a

[Guest guest]

Welcome to our group, Joanna. I'm very sorry for your loss. It must be so

hard for you to go through a second ep. This is truly a wonderful to group

to be with. I hope you're feeling better physically and emotionally soon.

Tricia

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[Guest guest]

I wanted to say welcome as well although I have been a member of this group a

short. My EP was July 20th and I didn't have meth I had lap for a ruptured

tube. But whatever the procedure it's the experience that seems to create the

bond here. It's impossible for anyone who has not been through this to

understand the complicated process of healing both mind and body. I have

found a wealth of information and this has a become a source of much strength

and support for me and if you allow it can be for you as well.

Dana

[Guest guest]

Joanna,

So sorry you had to find this group of wonderful women. I hope you

had good results today w/the numbers and will eventually (if you

don't already) feel comfortable in talking about anything us. The

women here are willing to laugh, cry, scream and support you through

anything. I wish you well and hope your numbers are below 10 real

soon.

Take care and have a good weekend!!

Kel